SUMMARY: Louisiana is advancing its biofuels sector, with Woodland Biofuels announcing a $1.35 billion investment to create the world’s largest carbon-negative renewable natural gas and ultra-green hydrogen facility at the Port of South Louisiana. This facility will utilize waste biomass for sustainable biofuel production, contributing to economic growth and job creation in St. John the Baptist Parish. The Louisiana Economic Development agency is offering a $250 million incentive package, which may create 369 jobs, including 110 direct positions. The biofuel market, valued at $167 billion in 2023, is projected to grow to $225 billion by 2028.

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SUMMARY: Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson has requested citizenship and immigration status data from the Biden administration to maintain secure voter rolls, emphasizing the need for clean elections. Governor Greg Abbott supported this request, asserting the importance of ensuring only eligible voters participate. Nelson’s letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) aims to verify the citizenship of individuals registered to vote in Texas. Despite laws prohibiting noncitizen voting, challenges remain in verifying citizenship due to federal regulations. The request follows the removal of over 1.1 million names from Texas voter rolls, including potential noncitizens, for verification and further investigation.

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